• You will develop state-of-the-art breadboards and advanced prototypes to support conceptual designs and trade studies.
• You will perform requirements trades and validate feasibility, and perform trades studies to recommend technical approaches that meet sponsor needs.
• You will create, analyze and review power system designs and concepts.
• You will evolve power systems modeling and simulation tools.
• You will provide power system expertise during system integration and performance testing not only at land-based test sites but including on the tactical systems aboard ships.

• Have a MS in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power conversion, power systems, and control theory or 3+ years of experience demonstrating ability in power converter design. 5+ years of the same experience is required if you have a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Have experience in analog and digital control theory and stability analysis
• Have extensive experience in power conversion design and test of AC/DC and DC/DC converters.
• Have experience in modeling and simulating power converters and power systems.
• Are proficient in Matlab/Simulink.
• Have experience in SABER or SPICE or other circuit analysis tools.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Are willing and able to travel occasionally to attend meetings or test events at government or contractor sites.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance prior to starting and ultimately a Secret clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

• Have a doctoral degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems or control theory and 1+ years of experience demonstrating ability in power system design or power circuit design.
• Have experience with generator and motor dynamic modeling.
• Have substantial experience in magnetic design.
• Have a deep understanding of Naval power generation and distribution.
• Have experience with EMI/EMC testing and design mitigation techniques.
• Are able to bring in new power system work through external and internal networking.
• Can help guide and mentor early career engineers

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.